Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Lendal Tower
- York Bombed
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Mystery Plays
- Jubbergate
- Gold Arm Ring
- Alcuin of York
- York Union Gas Works
- Medieval Prisons
- York Railway Station
- 62 Low Petergate
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York Garrison
- A New University